Rural and Frontier Health Unit Manager 2026-01751
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Rural and Frontier Health Unit Manager 2026-01751
Salary
$7,805.20 - $8,671.86 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01751
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
HSHP12
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Rural and Frontier Health Unit Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight to multiple programs that aim to enhance healthcare access and services in Wyoming. The programs and grants within this unit include the Office of Rural Health, the Wyoming Cares/Wyoming Shares organ donation program, the Primary Care Office, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program, and the Community Services Program.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)
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Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Direct, monitor, and approve all unit activities to ensure alignment with the Department of Health's and the Public Health Division's strategic plans.
Interpret and implement broad goals to ensure all unit operations address state statutes, state rules, and federal funding requirements.
Regularly review, document, and report the unit's progress toward federal and state funding milestones semi-annually or as needed.
Supervise and direct two formal direct reports: the Community Services Program Manager and the Manager of the Office of Rural Health.
Coordinate and direct the day-to-day work (training, assigning, and reviewing tasks) of two indirect program managers: the Flex and SHIP Program Manager and the Primary Care Office Program Manager.
Recruit, interview, and hire staff. Conduct performance reviews, coach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback while managing personnel development, workload priorities, and disciplinary actions if necessary
Direct short- and long-term healthcare planning, identifying needs and forecasts for underserved and underrepresented populations.
Provide specialized technical assistance to healthcare professionals, local communities, health organizations, and state/federal agencies to improve critical access hospitals and community-based primary care.
Responsible for setting, overseeing, and approving expenditures across multiple complex federal and state budgets totaling roughly $5,000,000.
Ensure fiscal responsibility by monitoring expenditures against federal grant guidelines and state funding requirements.
Build a culture of continuous quality improvement within the unit by utilizing quality improvement and quality assurance tools.
Review, edit, and approve deliverable-based unit contracts and procurement applications to ensure compliance with state procedures and prevent funding lapses.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Public Health, Healthcare, Public Administration, Sciences, or other related fields.
KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of federal and state grant management, public health administration, healthcare provider workforces, and telemedicine.
Skill in writing, executing, and monitoring complex funding agreements, multi-million-dollar budgets, and performance metrics.
Competency in federal grant writing, state/federal budget development and management, contract negotiation, and analyzing multi-source healthcare trends.
Ability to manage multiple statewide projects simultaneously, work collaboratively with external stakeholders, and adapt dynamically to shifting public health demands.
Leadership skills in managing and leading staff.
Proficient in evaluation, utilizing quality improvement and quality assurance tools, and leading change management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) employer.
Supplemental Information
Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
